Recent content by JohnBills

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  1. JohnBills

    what's this in bed of Terra

    I always need 20,000 reusable grocery bags! ?
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    October 2024 Production Center Update

    It just keeps getting more and more real everyday!
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    what's this in bed of Terra

    I started looking into MOLLE plates when I was outfitting my ebike for commuting to work. Such a cool system. Excited to see how it's deployed by Scout. I have this (not so great) photo from the reveal that shows a few examples of what they might be used for.
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    240V Outlet on Traveller

    I'd also love to see the 240 V outlet on the Traveler. Plenty of ways to use it with an SUV as well.
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    Camping / Overland Ideas

    Definitely limited at that time. And the discovery of large oil deposits in Texas made oil a whole lot cheaper.
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    Should Scout adopt the NACS (Tesla) charging system

    Here’s a look at the NACS port on the Traveler. Of course, this can change before production but I just love the integrated 120-volt outlets. Brilliant.
  7. JohnBills

    Why do you like to go off-road?

    So well said. Love it!
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    What kind of tech do you expect enabled in the car or interface?

    That would be cool. I have heard that aftermarket bumpers will be possible so you may be able to install one that can accept a 2” hitch.
  9. JohnBills

    A New Generation Of Scout

    Can’t wait!!
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    Welcome and Introductions!

    Glad you're here! It's a great time to be a Scout.
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    Take My Money - Pre-Order/Reservation Sign Up

    This is the strongest argument I've heard so far!
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    Rivian R2

    The R3X definitely got my attention. I'm very curious to feel and try those huge haptic scroll wheels they're adding to the steering wheel. But I'm also still very much in Camp Chunky Buttons.
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    Rivian R2

    I absolutely love one-pedal driving. Getting used to it didn't take long and now it's weird to me to drive something without it.
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    Camping / Overland Ideas

    If EVs had a 100-year head start on R&D and global support like ICE then I don't think we'd see such a gap between the two options. Mass market electric vehicles are young and great things are to come as we learn from building them. Plus ICE definitely isn't free from causing environmental...